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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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